BestStart Fendalton

“Great place for learning and my daughter loves it. Great environment very good teachers. I Really recommend it every one best start is the safe and best place for kids.”

“I was surprised to hear Muslim chanting music playing during my visit to the daycare. While I understand and respect cultural and religious diversity, I believe religious content — including chanting or recitation — should be approached with sensitivity in a secular, multi-faith setting, especially when young children are involved. It would be more appropriate to stick to neutral, inclusive music that reflects a variety of cultures without promoting specific religious practices. I hope the daycare considers how this might make some families feel uncomfortable and works toward a more balanced approach to cultural inclusion.”

“My daughter has been going to this preschool since she was 11 months old and we absolutely love it! The teachers are so caring, they are amazing at settling new children into the preschool/nursery and keeping the same routine as at home. The kids get amazing outdoor time, enriching messy and water play. Not to mention the excursions out into the community weekly. The centre also provides meals so I know my daughter is getting a yummy healthy morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea everyday. I would recommend this preschool to anyone looking for childcare!”

“my son has been in this preschool for one year, he is very happy and settled. We are very satisfied with this preschool and feel it is a safe and caring environment for my son. All the teachers are so kind and patient, my son loves every single teacher. They always talk to me and let me know how my son is doing for the day. They have lots of activities and outings. They took accident seriously. I highly recommend to everyone!”

“I have two boys and we have been to several preschools due to move house, BestStart Fendalton is definitely the best I have ever been to. My son is so happy, confident and settled here. All the children always play nicely and have great manners, and older kids look after young kids, this is because I see how the teachers are caring and setting boundaries. I have best experience with the teachers here! Everyone is so patient and gentle, they have great culture. They are firm but kind when the behavior is not ok, they give consistent praise and encouragement to children for good behaviors. They always see the best of children. They set up lots of activities, teach children to be independent and helpful, my son loves doing baking and gardening at preschool! They are out for trips often to libraries, Riccarton bush and other places. They let me know how my son has been when I pick him up, they give me prompt feedback. It has a big playground for children to run around, food are provided and always low sugar, homemade and organic, my son eats so much better than at home. I especially like how they handle food: they never use their bear hand to touch children’s food. There are so much more to say about this great preschool, I highly recommend it to all mums.”